Graydon Smith
@GraydonTheMPP
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MPP for Parry Sound-Muskoka (PC) | Minister of Natural Resources | F1, NFL and Baseball Addict | Dad of 2 | Married to a sweetie
Bracebridge, Ontario
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Ding ding ding...the
@OntNorthland
test train pulling into
#Bracebridge
on its way to Toronto from North Bay. Thx
@C_Mulroney
@VictorFedeli
and
@normmillerpc
for supporting the return of this important passenger rail service to Northern Ontario.
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What an honour and a thrill as I swore my oath as MPP for the incredible Parry Sound-Muskoka. Thank you to all who helped get me to this point, especially my incredible family.
I look forward to working on behalf of everyone in our riding for the next four years!
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I am honoured and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the next Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Thank you Premier
@fordnation
for your faith in me and I look forward to working with my Cabinet and Caucus colleagues to
#getitdone
for Ontario.
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Hi all. It's with great excitement that I share the following news with you, I am the candidate for the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario in the upcoming Provincial election in June, 2022 for the riding of Parry Sound-Muskoka.
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What a day, what a day, what a day, what a mighty good day...14 years ago! I love this lady!
#HappyAnniversary
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A special day this week reporting to Queen’s Park for new MPP orientation and walking through the doors of the legislative chamber for the first time. Thank you for your faith in me
#parrysoundmuskoka
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Excited to return to
#QueensPark
today! Let’s make it a productive session and
#GetitDone
!
.
#BackToWork
#onpoli
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I hope these are better quality envelopes than George picked out.
Somebody please do a wellness check on me in a couple hours. 👅 🥴
#Seinfeld
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Thank you for all the kind tweets.
@AMOPolicy
is a fantastic organization with a long history of representing the municipal interests effectively. Congrats to all those elected to the Board and thank you to all who put their names forward, especially the great
@Redman4Region
.
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Things for
@SMDhealthunit
,
@fordnation
and
@celliottability
to consider.
1. I have asked repeatedly since the framework was released to use micro-targeting in Health Units with large geographies and non-contiguous communities. This kind of blow-back could have been avoided.
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The number one issue I hear about as I travel Parry Sound-Muskoka is inflation & the cost of living. This is why Premier Ford announced today that we'll be extending the gas tax cut for another year. This will save the average family approx. $200/year.
#psm
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Fingers crossed for all our Muskoka businesses that when we come out of lockdown next week we'll be able to be classified separately from Simcoe. Have made this request clear to
@celliottability
and
@fordnation
, repeatedly including at the
@ROMA
conference 2 weeks ago. 🤞🤞
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I had a blast last night walking in the Santa Claus Parade in Huntsville. Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Huntsville for organizing a wonderful event. 👏👏
Yes, my ugly Christmas sweater features a Clark Griswold-inspired detachable squirrel my kids have named Sammy. 😂🐿️
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The lowering of
@townbracebridge
flags is in progress...
Dear
@GraydonTheMayor
Please lower the flags Monday and ask neighbouring municipalities to do the same. We must step up and acknowledge the losses caused by settler colonialism.
#215children
#215HoursFor215Children
#215CanadaDayOfMourning
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So honoured to present the Chain of Office to newly appointed Bracebridge Mayor Rick Maloney. Congratulations to him, Council and the people he will serve.
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I feel like every time I use the word "pivot", which was previously an enjoyable word, I'm contributing to the worsening of society as a whole.
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Spent much of the day travelling back roads through the riding. Stunning doesn’t describe it and the pictures don’t do it full justice.
At one point I stopped the car and just stood in silence taking in the beauty of it all.
#Parrysound
#Muskoka
#Autumn
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I’d like to thank Ice Hut Rentals in
#BrechinON
along with
@ofah
for a great time out on the ice this
#FamilyFishingWeekend
. A great way to spend
#FamilyDay
. And it’s free!
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Invasive species have negative impacts on
#forestry
,
#agriculture
&
#tourism
. Our government is doing tremendous work to help stop the spread across
#Ontario
, including
#ParrySound
-
#Muskoka
.
.
@fordnation
#onpoli
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An amazing moment to take my seat as MPP for today's Speech from the Throne by the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell. The speech outlines the ambitious goals and priorities of the Government during the 43rd Parliament of Ontario.
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An amazing
#AMO2021
has come to an end. Thx to all who attended, supported and participated in myriad ways. Also thx to our amazing staff who made it all happen, to
@ONmunicipal
staff, and
@SteveClarkPC
for their assistance. Goodbye
@CityofLdnOnt
, see you in
@ottawacity
in 2022.
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I'd like to assure the Speaker,
@MPPArnottWHH
, that I have gone to see my mother today.
#HappyMothersDay
Mom!😀
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At the office today. It's been a long time since I sat in this room.
I miss it.
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Cheers and congratulations to Todd, Bob and the whole
@MuskokaBrewery
team on 25 great years. So grateful to have such a fantastic business and employer in
#Bracebridge
🍻
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The safety of our
#hunters
is important to my ministry and our government.
.
@ONresources
@fordnation
#huntingseason
#safehunting
#ontario
#mnrf
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A perfect day for a retirement party celebrating Dean Smales of Dean’s Home Hardware in Port Sydney, calling it a day after 34 years. Congratulations!
He can retire from business, but he can’t retire from being my brother-in-law! 😀
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It's long-weekend time and there's no better place to be than in Parry Sound-Muskoka. Enjoy all there is to do, rock it, roll it, be safe and have fun! 🎉☀️😎
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AMO Board Meeting
#1
done and dusted. Congratulations to the new
@AMOPolicy
Board and Executive. I'm looking forward to a great couple years working together on behalf of Ontario's municipalities.
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Thank you so much! Very honoured to receive this. :)
Congratulations to
@graydonthemayor
. Winner of the Outstanding Contribution to Bracebridge Award.
Visit the Chamber Facebook to watch the live video presentation.
Join us Fri. Apr. 9 at 2pm on Facebook for the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award presentation.
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I started getting a bit emotional at the announcement thinking about all the time and energy
@ScottAAitchison
and I spent working together to help create and advocate for this plan on behalf of our communities and surrounding towns and townships.
Under the previous Liberal government, Ontario’s rural communities were left behind.
Today in Huntsville, we reaffirmed our commitment to improving
#healthcare
across the province so that every community has the level of care they need today, and in the future.
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Sometimes we can take where we live for granted. But on this
#WorldWaterDay
, I took a moment to reflect on how extremely lucky I am to live in a place surrounded by freshwater lakes and rivers.
#ParrySound
-
#Muskoka
is truly one of the most beautiful places to live, work and play.
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That thing when you're on the phone, another call comes in, you finish the first call, call the one you missed back, they don't answer and you need to make other calls, but you don't want to miss that person again so you make no calls and they don't call back and then this...
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Enough with the carbon tax!
#Ontario
deserves smarter solutions. Let’s steer away from burdening our hardworking citizens and focus on practical, effective strategies to tackle climate change. It’s time for innovation, not taxation!
.
#scrapthecarbontax
#onpoli
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Happy 175th Anniversary! Delighted to have joined the Premier
@fordnation
, Minister
@ToddSmithPC
&
@JAYakabuski
in celebrating Herb Shaw & Sons’ incredible milestone! I’m excited about
#Ontario
’s forestry industry today & in the years to come!
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Happy
#MothersDay
to all the moms but especially my own who's always been nothing short of amazing.
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So happy for many of our local businesses to hear that we are moving out of out Grey and back into the Red. Credit to Dr. Gardner et al for continuing to evaluate. Now if we can just solve the decoupling issue maybe Muskoka can get to an even better place.
@SMDhealthunit
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Another great Santa Claus parade in
#Bracebridge
!
Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Bracebridge-Muskoka Lakes for another great event, at night for the first time ever.
It was great to walk the route with my son Max and see everyone excited for Santa!
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Time for a *sexy video about
@townbracebridge
asset management. (*disclaimer: asset management is considered sexy by municipal finance officials, Councillors and staff, but should be by every taxpayer who respects good financial planning)
@AMOPolicy
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One of the best parts about living in
#ParrySound
-
#Muskoka
is the amount of visitors I get in my own backyard! Happy
#WorldWildlifeDay
!
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An amazing afternoon wishing over 475 car, truck, van and bus loads of people "Merry Christmas" at the
#Bracebridge
Reverse Santa Claus parade. So many people, I felt like a Mayor again! Thx Bracebridge/Muskoka Lakes
#Rotary
and all the
#volunteers
who made it happen.
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Today new
@onresources
Conservation Officers were officially sworn-in. This fulfills our government’s promise to create 25 brand new CO positions, bringing Ontario’s total number of conservation officer positions to over 200.
Congratulations!
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One of my favourite pastimes as a kid was going fishing with my Dad. You could do the same this
#FathersDay
weekend. And it’s free! 🎣
Happy Father’s Day!
MORE:
#FamilyFishingWeekend
#Freefishing
#fishing
#fishinginontario
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Hoping
#Santa
digs rum cake alongside the cookies. The Smith's wish you all a Merry Christmas and joyous holiday season.
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A fantastic retirement party for
#Bracebridge
Fire Chief Murray Medley.
For 45 years he's been answering the call, literally, and there is simply no one more knowledgeable, humble and gracious. Thanks for everything, Chief!
#parrysound
-
#muskoka
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Great to see my good friend (and former Council colleague) Barb, and her beautiful flowers, at today's
#Bracebridge
Farmers' Market.
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Yes, I am carpet-bombing tweets from
#amo2021
because I am so proud to be President of such an important, dynamic organization representing municipalities that do incredible things for their citizens every single day. I'm excited!
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Thx to
@CP24
for the chance to talk about how the latest COVID-19 framework measures are impacting
#Bracebridge
and
#Muskoka
. Spoiler alert: negatively.
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The
#Northlander
passenger rail coming back is a game-changer for
#ParrySound
-
#Muskoka
!
.
@OntNorthland
#onpoli
#ontario
#passengerrail
#ontarionorthland
#graydonsmith
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Wishing you a fantastic holiday season! As always,
#shoplocal
and support your local economy. 🛍️🎄
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A pleasure to "meat and eat" with Beef Farmers of Ontario today, first on the lawn of Queen's Park for lunch, then at my office.
Let's support these great individuals and families dedicated to feeding us all.
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It's Remembrance Week in
#Ontario
. Let's come together in gratitude and respect for those who've served our nation in times of war and peace. Join us in honoring their sacrifice.
#LestWeForget
🌺
#RemembranceWeekON
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Great to have
@ofah
at
#QueensPark
today.
Our government recognizes the vital role hunting and fishing play in conservation, heritage, and supporting local communities.
#OFAHAdvocacyDay
#Hunting
#Fishing
#OntarioOutdoors
🇨🇦
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Eva Olsson of Bracebridge has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada "for relentlessly promoting tolerance and for encouraging Canadians to rise against bullying and discrimination." An incredible person so very deserving. 👏👏👏👏👏👏
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A great day door-knocking in Gravenhurst this morning then catching up with friends and supporters this afternoon at the Muskoka 2/4 Craft Beer Festival in Huntsville supporting our great local brewers in Parry Sound-Muskoka. 🍻
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Here in
#Ontario
, we are ready to fight wildfires.
I am proud of the work our fire rangers and emergency teams are doing to keep our communities safe.
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Best wishes to all the kids of Parry-Sound Muskoka returning to school today, including my own. 😀
It bears repeating, watch out for kids and busses. I've seen too many people blow by at our stop over the years. 🎒🚍
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#AMO2021
kicking off (virtually) in
@CityofLdnOnt
. Thx
@ldnontmayor
Ed Holder and the entire London team for being such great, welcoming hosts. 👏👏
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I know that guy!
.
@GraydonTheMayor
, president of
@AMOPolicy
, joins the
#ROMA2021
virtual conference to champion his role with the association and the work of municipalities across the province. Directly lauds the work of public servants who have stepped up during the pandemic.
#localgov
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This
#NationalPoliceWeek
, I would like to thank
#Ontario
’s conservation officers, including those in
#ParrySound
-
#Muskoka
, whose passion for their job ensures the protection of our natural resources and public safety.
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BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED/ENDED, effective immediately. Details to follow...
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I was thrilled to host Minister
@Sflecce
at Huntsville High School. We saw firsthand how the Specialist High Schools Major program is preparing our kids for good jobs in the trades. We also reaffirmed our gov's commitment to ending bullying.
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Absolutely fantastic response while out door knocking with the team in
#Gravenhurst
today. Always great to hear what's on the minds of people and pleased to know that there is so much support.
#pcpo
#parrysoundmuskoka
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What a catch! A BIG thanks to the
@ONresources
Lake
#Ontario
Management Unit for taking me out on this tour.
#Angling
is an important pastime for many
#Ontarians
, connecting people to nature.
@FishWildlifeON
#fishing
#walleye
#TorontoHarbour
#LakeOntario
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“Don’t believe the hype Mr. Speaker…”
.
#wetlands
#wetlandsareheretostay
#Ontario
#onpoli
#graydonsmith
#mppgraydonsmith
#wetlandprotection
#auditorgeneral
#mnrf
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Norm, thank you very much for your dedication to serving the people of Parry Sound-Muskoka over the past 20 years. Our community appreciates your commitment and dedication and wish you all the best!
After more than 20 years as the MPP for Parry Sound-Muskoka, I have announced today that I won’t be seeking re-election in the 2022 general election. Thank you to the residents of Parry Sound-Muskoka for the trust you have placed in me..
Read more here:
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Many of the great craft brewers and distillers of Parry Sound-Muskoka were on hand for Session Muskoka at Annie Williams Park in Bracebridge yesterday. Also on hand, me and a lot of other folks having a great time. 🍻😀☀️
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It was great to spend the day with some of
#Ontario
’s
#conservation
officers. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me and the
#Premier
to share your stories. Looking forward to more productive discussions!
.
@fordnation
@FishWildlifeON
#onpoli
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Incredible news for Muskoka, East Parry Sound and the entire catchment area these two sites serve. Hospitals are cornerstone institutions of our communities and the redevelopment of both sites is critical to our future success.
Ontario is investing an additional $14M to modernize and expand
@MAHCHospitals
. This funding will support planning for the phased redevelopment of its two hospital sites, which will create more beds and expand services to serve more families in the region.
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A great announcement for municipalities throughout Ontario. Thx
@SteveClarkPC
@fordnation
@JustinTrudeau
@TOAdamVaughan
AMO President
@GraydonTheMayor
joined Minister
@SteveClarkPC
to announce the 2nd phase of Safe Restart funding. It ensures Ontario municipalities can maintain vital services in 2021 and support investments essential to economic recovery.
#onmuni
#onpoli
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Super-pleased to be part of the announcement today. The 3S team is doing amazing things with reusable mask technology using a lot of local talent. This financial support will help create up to 50 jobs and bolster our local economy.
#bracebridge
#muskoka
Our government is supporting the production of 200,000 made-in Ontario masks per month by announcing $2M for Bracebridge-based
@safe_smart
’s face masks that allow for prolonged wear for our frontline workers.
#OntarioMade
#OntarioTogether
Learn more:
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Celebrate
#CanadaDay
with a week of fishing. July 1-9! Oh and it’s FREE! 🎣
MORE:
#freefishingweek
#fishing
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I was happy to join Premier
@fordnation
& Minister
@GregRickford
in meeting with
@ChiefsofOntario
.
We had a productive dialogue about how we can advance shared priorities for
#FirstNations
in
#ParrySound
-
#Muskoka
and across the province.
.
#onpoli
#ontario
#chiefsofontario
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Wishing you and yours a Happy
#thanksgiving
#longweekend
!
.
#ontariothanksgiving
#ontario
#muskoka
#parrysound
#parrysoundmuskoka
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Long 6 hours, but a very good public meeting on the Muskoka Royale proposal. Consideration deferred to unpack the comments. I remain disgusted though at the "Protect Muskoka" campaign using annonymous smears to try and "engage" people. Not the way we do business in
#Bracebridge
.
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From a kid with my dad to a dad with my kids, I love looking back at those pics. 😀
Happy
#FathersDay2023
to all the dads out there!
#parrysound
-
#muskoka
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Last day to help fill the Salvation Army Kettles this
#Christmas
. Stop by, I'm at Walmart on Depot Drive in
#bracebridge
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The federal
#carbontax
is hurting people and businesses in this province!
But, under
@fordnation
’s leadership, our government is and will continue to be there for the people of
#Ontario
.
.
.
.
#onpoli
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Fantastic to have friend, former Council colleague and all-round great guy Mark Quemby and his son Conor visit Queen's Park today. Always a treat to have visitors from the riding stop by. 😀
.
@quembyelectric
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A lot of hometown supporters cheering on local Olympian Natalia Hawthorn tonight. We're all so incredibly proud of her accomplishments. 👍
#Bracebridge
#Tokyo2020
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Joined
@muskokapride
volunteers and Town and District Councillors for the rainbow bench unveiling in
#bracebridge
. More benches will be appearing in communities throughout
#Muskoka
and are a beautiful reminder to practice kindness, inclusivity and acceptance every day.
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[1/2] I am deeply honored to continue serving as the Minister of Natural Resources, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to Premier
@fordnation
for this incredible opportunity.
I am also excited to welcome Nolan Quinn as Associate Minister of Forestry.
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It was a pleasure to tour one of North America’s leading forest products producers.
@RoseburgCo
is the fifth largest private sector employer in
@RenfrewCounty
& the
#Pembroke
mill is one of only 2 MDF (medium-density fibreboard) plants in
#Ontario
.
.
#forestry
#graydonsmith
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